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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around California

Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1646
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #483 / 1492
+14%
6.62
Facility 6.62
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #4 / 289
+3%+57%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #21 / 291
5.3
Facility 5.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #217 / 291
-437- 45 Congregational Homes
$5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #250 / 260
$18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $18.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #11 / 260
306%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 306%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #2 / 260
55016
Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center
NH
SNF
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village)
224
Facility 224
CA AVG 104
Rank #116 / 1646
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #460 / 1492
+15%
5.00
Facility 5.00
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #34 / 289
0%+18%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #9 / 291
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #141 / 291
-190A+
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 59
Rank #43 / 2058
Paula Digerness
$6.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #246 / 260
$8.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #138 / 260
128.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 128.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #7 / 260
56496
Vi at La Jolla Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1646
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #947 / 1492
-6%
5.26
Facility 5.26
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #19 / 289
+43%+25%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #732 / 1475
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #19 / 291
2.1
Facility 2.1
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #8 / 291
-543-
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 59
Rank #218 / 2058
Cc-La Jolla, Inc
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #188 / 260
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #91 / 260
91.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 91.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #18 / 260
555793
Vi at Palo Alto
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1646
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #851 / 1492
-1%
5.11
Facility 5.11
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #30 / 289
+28%+21%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1475
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #28 / 291
3.0
Facility 3.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #54 / 291
1640-
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
Rank #416 / 2058
Cary Maslow
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #117 / 260
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #73 / 260
70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #32 / 260
555835
The Reutlinger Community
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1646
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #1093 / 1492
-12%
5.32
Facility 5.32
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #19 / 289
-17%+26%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #649 / 1475
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #23 / 291
3.4
Facility 3.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #90 / 291
-78A+
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 59
Rank #1717 / 2058
The Reutlinger Community
$21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $21.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #53 / 260
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #53 / 260
54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #117 / 260
55534
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 104
Rank #31 / 1646
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #453 / 1492
+15%
4.42
Facility 4.42
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #85 / 289
-5%+5%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1475
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #107 / 291
5.3
Facility 5.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #217 / 291
-323- 50 Covenant Living West
$11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #174 / 260
$6.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #184 / 260
55.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 55.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #109 / 260
555762
OakView Health Center
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1057 / 1646
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #685 / 1492
+7%
5.21
Facility 5.21
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #23 / 289
-69%+24%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #521 / 1475
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #2 / 291
1.5
Facility 1.5
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #2 / 291
-50A+
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 59
Rank #1844 / 2058
Bouchard Family Revocable Trust
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #121 / 260
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #127 / 260
56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #99 / 260
555857
Canterbury Woods
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1646
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #865 / 1492
-2%
6.30
Facility 6.30
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #7 / 289
+10%+49%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1475
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #72 / 291
8.7
Facility 8.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #282 / 291
-138A+
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 59
Rank #383 / 2058
Shaida Behnam
$3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #259 / 260
$5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #199 / 260
176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #5 / 260
55303
Ridgeview Health Center
NH
AL
MC
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1013 / 1646
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #449 / 1492
+15%
5.54
Facility 5.54
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #15 / 289
-21%+31%
$33.2k
Facility $33.2k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #232 / 294
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #349 / 1475
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #23 / 291
2.8
Facility 2.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #43 / 291
-58-
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 59
Rank #1944 / 2058
Crestview Hc LLC---555928
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 104
Rank #9 / 1646
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #1230 / 1492
-23%
5.21
Facility 5.21
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #23 / 289
+27%+23%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #563 / 1475
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #107 / 291
4.6
Facility 4.6
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #180 / 291
1373A+ 57 Humangood Fresno
$33.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $33.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #11 / 260
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #32 / 260
40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #251 / 260
55846
Mission Terrace
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
138
Facility 138
CA AVG 104
Rank #445 / 1646
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #261 / 1492
+26%
4.15
Facility 4.15
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #131 / 289
-60%-2%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
-
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #17 / 291
1.4
Facility 1.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #1 / 291
-129- 62 Evelina Murphy
$19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #65 / 260
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #68 / 260
54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #122 / 260
55991
Oak Ridge Healthcare Center
NH
MC
SNF
Roseville (Sierra Gardens)
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 104
Rank #1025 / 1646
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #229 / 1492
+28%
4.35
Facility 4.35
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #99 / 289
-46%+3%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
-
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #38 / 291
3.5
Facility 3.5
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #97 / 291
-63-
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 59
Rank #509 / 2058
Jason Pollock
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #182 / 260
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #201 / 260
50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #170 / 260
55491
Webster House
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 104
Rank #1116 / 1646
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #324 / 1492
+23%
4.93
Facility 4.93
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #42 / 289
+21%+17%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #53 / 291
5.8
Facility 5.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #239 / 291
-49-
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 59
Rank #171 / 2058
Elvyra Abare
$10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #198 / 260
$7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #145 / 260
76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #22 / 260
555156
O‘Connor Woods
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 104
Rank #23 / 1646
--
4.69
Facility 4.69
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #53 / 289
+42%+11%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #159 / 291
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #141 / 291
-95-
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 59
Rank #1824 / 2058
O'connor Woods Housing Corp
$34.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $34.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #7 / 260
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #19 / 260
45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #233 / 260
555713
University Retirement Community
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 104
Rank #22 / 1646
--
4.76
Facility 4.76
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #44 / 289
+82%+13%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1475
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #28 / 291
3.6
Facility 3.6
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #104 / 291
150- 54 Lois Cross
$10.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #192 / 260
$12.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #38 / 260
122.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 122.6%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #11 / 260
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Overview of Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness

Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness is a nursing home in Cupertino, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a compassionate and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, laundry, and transportation services, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities. The community also focuses on a team-based approach with its multidisciplinary team, ensuring residents receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably in retirement.

Pet therapy, group outings, and games are just some of the recreational programs that aim to provide residents with emotional support and encourage them to stay active. Residents can also relax and talk to friends in the spacious courtyard or beautiful patio areas. With its serene setting in the peaceful Cupertino neighborhood, residents experience a stress-free retirement. This nursing home has high standards of care and top-notch amenities, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Kern River Transitional Care

Kern River Transitional Care is a dedicated nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, that offers skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. Residents also receive the right care for their needs with 24-hour care, assistance with personal hygiene, and social services. Through a resident-centered approach, the community strives to provide exceptional standards of care to help improve residents’ quality of life.

Themed events, light exercises, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and gain meaningful experiences. An expansive rehabilitation gym, spacious courtyards, and cozy communal spaces also help enrich residents’ living experiences. With its ideal location near the 99 freeway and Olive Drive in Bakersfield, residents have convenient travel access. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its high-quality care.

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Overview of The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield

The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield is a newly renovated nursing home in Bakersfield, CA, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, accompanied by its supportive and inviting environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, pain management, and nutritional services, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to understand residents’ needs and preferences with personalized care plans.

Group outings, fitness classes, and live entertainment are among the activities that residents can participate in to stay active and learn new things. Residents can also relax in the spacious courtyard and cozy communal spaces. Serene parks, bus stops, and other local amenities also surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its excellent services dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Burbank Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Burbank Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Burbank, CA, is a nursing home that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Fostering comfort and healing, the community features upscale amenities in a nurturing setting. With 24-hour care, social services, and scheduled transportation, residents receive exceptional care to live comfortably in retirement. Combining a resident-centered and family-inclusive approach to care, the community strives to understand residents’ needs and habits to help them recover.

Fun gatherings, fitness programs, and sensory games ensure residents can interact with friends and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also relax, especially with its lively gathering areas and cozy rooms. Surrounded by restaurants and shops in the serene residential area of Burbank, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it one of the trusted options for senior living in California.

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Overview of Desert Canyon Post Acute

Desert Canyon Post Acute is a nursing home in Lancaster, CA, offering comprehensive nursing services and rehabilitation. Here, older adults are well-cared for, especially with its supportive and home-like environment. Aside from high-quality care options, personal laundry, daily housekeeping, dietitian-approved meals, and social services are also provided, so residents experience a maintenance-free living. Dedicated to residents’ holistic well-being, personalized care plans are also provided to meet their needs and preferences.

Memory programs, musical performances, and stretching exercises aim to enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to have fun. A beauty and barber shop and patio areas also help lift residents’ moods and rest comfortably. Situated next to the Antelope Valley Medical Center, as well as bus stops in Lancaster, the community provides convenient access to their medical needs and travel. With excellent services and top-notch amenities, this nursing home is a good option for senior living in California.

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Overview of Mirage Post Acute

Mirage Post Acute is a top-rated nursing home in Lancaster, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well. Residents also receive exceptional services, including 24-hour care, social services, and transportation, ensuring they experience a worry-free retirement. Personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ needs and habits, dedicated to helping them recover and live to their potential.

Stretching exercises, gardening, and field trips are just some of the activities that aim to help residents live actively and gain meaningful experiences. Residents’ relaxation is also guaranteed with top-notch amenities and spacious communal areas. With bus stops, restaurants, and the Antelope Valley Medical Center nearby, residents can easily access their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in California, as it has high standards of care.

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Overview of Avalon Villa Care Center

Peacefully nestled near Magic Johnson Park in Los Angeles, CA, Avalon Villa Care Center is an exceptional community that focuses on skilled nursing. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team that helps with their personal needs around the clock. Thoughtfully designed and sophisticated accommodations are provided, so residents feel at ease during their stay.

Aside from their healthcare needs, residents’ leisure and wellness are also taken into consideration, conducting fun recreational activities and exciting events. Rehabilitation and therapy services are also available to enhance residents’ living experiences. This Medicare-certified community is a good option for those looking for a wide range of care to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center

Elevate your retirement with the astounding senior living community of Eureka Rehabilitation and Wellness Center on 23rd Street, Eureka, CA, specializing in long- and short-term care including occupational, speech, physical, and respiratory therapy. With the community helping with daily living activities and personal needs, seniors have more time to focus on the things they want. A team of kind and responsible professionals is available 24/7 to ensure seniors are well-cared for.

The community also provides a local hospice agency to support residents and their families to ensure their well-being at a difficult stage in their lives. Fostering a vibrant and friendly environment, Eureka Rehabilitation and Wellness Center strives to provide a safe place for seniors to spend retirement while receiving top-tier care and assistance.

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Overview of Valley Healthcare

Valley Healthcare in Bakersfield, CA, is a nursing home that has comprehensive care options, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community fosters comfort and healing with its warm and supportive environment. With 24-hour assistance, well-balanced meals, and therapy services, residents have a worry-free living. Here, residents’ needs are prioritized, so personalized care is created dedicated to improving their quality of life.

Residents can make friends and explore interests through social events, light exercises, and recreational activities. Thoughtfully designed living spaces and accessible communal areas ensure residents can move around and rest without hassles. Situated in the quiet residential area in Bakersfield, near restaurants and shops, the community ensures residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is ideal for senior living in California, as it has high-quality services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Countryside Care Center

Located in the serene residential area of Fresno, CA, Countryside Care Center is an outstanding community that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community also specializes in memory care, providing top-notch care tailored to their special needs 24/7. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted in the community to ease residents’ financial challenges.

Engaging recreational activities and stimulating programs are also conducted so residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to nutritional needs and preferences. With its cozy and welcoming setting, residents receive the utmost care and attention they deserve to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in California

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 346 nursing homes in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in California?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in California, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in California?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.